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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 639.71 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 639.71 and 179.59 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 639.71 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/639.71 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 639.71 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 114,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887.10/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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